The former residence of António Medeiros e Almeida houses a priceless fine art collection from 17th to 20th-century. An outstanding but little-known museum in Lisbon. A definite must-see whether visiting or local.
A couple of weeks ago, I had the opportunity to visit the House Museum of Medeiros e Almeida. I finished my annual ophthalmology exam on Avenida da Liberdade early afternoon. I decided I had some energy so I thought I would Google museums near me and this one popped up and it was just a block and a half away.
António Medeiros e Almeida (1895-1986) was a business man as well as a collector. He reached the height of his professional career after the war, which allowed him to get in the most famous European auction houses.
Medeiros e Almeida devoted himself with passion, to gather an enviable (and valuable) art collection.
Medeiros e Almeida devoted himself with passion, to gather an enviable (and valuable) art collection.
In 1972, he created the Medeiros e Almeida Foundation, turning his home of 30 years in a House Museum, allowing the public the enjoyment of his collection.
I enjoyed this museum. Its 25 rooms are well laid out ranges from porcelain to furniture, to silverware, paintings by artists such as George Romney and Thomas Gainsborough, and sculptures.
I enjoyed this museum. Its 25 rooms are well laid out ranges from porcelain to furniture, to silverware, paintings by artists such as George Romney and Thomas Gainsborough, and sculptures.
Walls are lined with French painted paneling. Mid-19th century furniture and the golden shell baby carriage of the son of the Duke of Wellington vie for you attention.
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He has an impressive watches and clocks collection, from rock crystal extravaganzas to pocket watches. In fact, not only are they spread out throughout the different rooms, there is also an entire room devoted to watches and clocks.
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Temporary Exhibition
There was also a temporary exhibition - "Personal and Precious: Chinese Mugs from the Sapientia Collection" (from November 28, 2022 - March 25, 2023). It was fascinating!
Mugs/Tankards are handled cups for drinking. They are used by virtually every human on a daily basis. The first coffee mugs were used during the Neolithic period (3900 BC – 1700 BC). These cups were crafted from wood or animal skulls
Between the 17th and 19th centuries, porcelain mugs were made in China for European clients.
Enjoy this slideshow of some of the mugs on display.
Between the 17th and 19th centuries, porcelain mugs were made in China for European clients.
Enjoy this slideshow of some of the mugs on display.
Important Information:
Located at Rua Rosa Araújo, 41, 1250-194 Lisbon, Portugal
Admission was €8 with the temporary exhibition.
For more information, check their official website.
Located at Rua Rosa Araújo, 41, 1250-194 Lisbon, Portugal
Admission was €8 with the temporary exhibition.
For more information, check their official website.
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